DROPS Muskat
DROPS Muskat
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Knitted DROPS top in stocking st with lace pattern and round yoke in ”Muskat”. Size: S - XXXL.

DROPS 159-4
DROPS design: Pattern no r-680
Yarn group B
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Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL
Materials:
DROPS MUSKAT from Garnstudio
350-400-450-500-550-600 g colour no 40, coral

DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40, 60 and 80 cm) SIZE 4 mm - or size needed to get 21 sts x 28 rows in stocking st = 10 x 10 cm.

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Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
Yarn Groups A to F – Use the same pattern and change the yarn here
Yarn usage using an alternative yarn – Use our yarn converter here

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DROPS Muskat
DROPS Muskat
100% Cotton
from 1.30 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 9.10£.

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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in British English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from cm to inches - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in British and American English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in American English, please click here.
GARTER ST (back and forth):
K all rows. 1 ridge = 2 rows K.

GARTER ST (worked in the round):
1 ridge = 2 rounds. * K 1 round and P 1 round *, repeat from *-*.

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 to A.4. The diagrams show all rounds in pattern seen from RS.

DECREASE TIP:
Dec as follows before marker: Work until 2 sts before marker: K 2 tog.
Dec as follows after marker: Slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso.

INCREASE TIP:
Inc 1 st by making 1 YO, on next round K YO twisted (i.e. work in back loop of st instead front) to avoid holes.
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TOP:
Worked in the round on circular needle.

Cast on 210-224-238-266-294-322 sts on circular needle size 4 mm with Muskat. Work 2 ridges in GARTER ST in the round - see explanation above. Then work PATTERN A.1 (= 14 sts on 1st round) from mid back (= beg of round) = 180-192-204-228-252-276 sts. REMEMBER THE KNITTING TENSION When entire A.1 has been worked vertically, insert a marker in each side as follows: Work the first 45-48-51-57-63-69 sts, insert a marker, work the next 90-96-102-114-126-138 sts, insert a marker and work the remaining 45-48-51-57-63-69 sts on round.
Then continue in stocking st. When piece measures 7 cm, dec 1 st on each side of each marker - READ DECREASE TIP. Repeat dec every 2-2½-4-2½-2-2½ cm 6-5-3-5-5-5 more times = 152-168-188-204-228-252 sts. When piece measures 24 cm, inc 1 st on each side of the 2 markers - READ INCREASE TIP! Repeat inc every 1-1-1½-2-2-2 cm 7-6-5-4-6-6 more times = 184-196-212-224-256-280 sts. When piece measures 35-37-38-40-41-43 cm, cast off sts for armhole as follows on next round: Work the first 42-45-49-51-59-65 sts, cast off the next 8-8-8-10-10-10 sts for armhole, work the next 84-90-98-102-118-130 sts, cast off the next 8-8-8-10-10-10 sts for armhole, work the remaining 42-45-49-51-59-65 sts = 168-180-196-204-236-260 sts. Put piece aside and knit the sleeve edges.

SLEEVE EDGE:
Worked back and forth on circular needle.
Cast on 62-64-65-71-72-76 sts on circular needle size 4 mm with Muskat. K 3 rows back and forth (1st row = WS). Work next row as follows: Cast off the first 4-4-4-5-5-5 sts, K the next 54-56-57-61-64-66 sts while AT THE SAME TIME inc 6-6-5-5-4-4 sts evenly (inc by working 2 sts in 1 st), cast off the last 4-4-4-5-5-5 sts, cut the yarn = 60-62-62-66-66-70 sts. Put piece aside and knit another sleeve edge.

YOKE:
Slip sleeve edges on to same circular needle as body where armholes were cast off = 288-304-320-336-368-400 sts. Then work and dec according to A.2 (= 18-19-20-21-23-25 repetitions). NOTE: See arrow in diagram A.2 and A.3 for correct size. When A.2 has been worked vertically, continue with A.3. When A.3 has been worked vertically, continue with A.4. There are now 108-114-120-126-138-150 sts on round. Work 1 ridge while AT THE SAME TIME dec 6-4-2-0-4-8 sts evenly = 102-110-118-126-134-142 sts. Work 1 more ridge and loosely cast off.

ASSEMBLY:
Sew sleeve seams tog edge to edge in front loop of outermost sts. Sew the openings under the sleeves.

Diagram

symbols = K
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 2 tog, psso
symbols = 1 YO between 2 sts
symbols = slip 1 st as if to K, K 1, psso
symbols = K 2 tog
symbols = Round beg here in the different sizes.
diagram
diagram

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Do you have a question? See a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Knitting tension is what determines the final measurements of your work, and is usually measured per 10 x 10 cm. It is provided like so: number of stitches in width x number of rows in height - eg: 19 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The knitting tension is very individual; some people knit/crochet loosely while others work tightly. You adjust the knitting tension with the needle size, which is why the suggested needle size is only meant as a guide! You need to adjust this (up or down) to ensure that YOUR knitting tension matches the knitting tension provided in the pattern. If you work with a different knitting tension than provided you will have a different yarn consumption, and your work will have different measurements than what the pattern suggests.

The knitting tension also determines which yarns can replace each other. As long as you achieve the same knitting tension you can replace one yarn with another.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

The required amount of yarn is provided in grams, eg: 450 g. To calculate how many balls you’ll need you first need to know how many grams are in 1 ball (25g, 50g or 100g). This information is available if you click on the individual yarn quality on our pages. Divide the amount required with the amount of each ball. For example, if each ball is 50g (the most common amount), the calculation will be as follows: 450 / 50 = 9 balls.

The important thing when changing from one yarn to another is that the knitting/crochet tension remains the same. This is so that the measurements of the finished piece will be the same as on the sketch provided. It is easier to achieve the same knitting tension using yarns from the same yarn group. It is also possible to work with multiple strands of a thinner yarn to achieve the knitting tension of a thicker one. Please try our yarn converter. We recommend you to always work a test swatch.

Please NOTE: when changing yarn the garment might have a different look and feel to the garment in the photo, due to individual properties and qualities of each yarn.

See DROPS lesson: Can I use a different yarn than the one mentioned in the pattern?

All our yarns are categorised into yarn groups (from A to F) according to thickness and knitting tension – group A contains the thinnest yarns and group F the thickest. This makes it easier for you to find alternative yarns to our patterns, should you wish to switch yarn. All yarns within the same group have a similar knitting tension and can easily replace each other. However, different yarn qualities have different structures and properties which will give the finished work a unique look and feel.

Click here for an overview of the yarns in each yarn group

At the top of all our patterns you’ll find a link to our yarn calculator, which is a helpful tool should you wish to use a different yarn than suggested. By filling in the yarn quality you wish to replace, the amount (in your size) and number of strands, the calculator will present good alternative yarns with the same knitting tension. Additionally it will tell you how much you’ll require in the new qualities and whether you’ll need to work with multiple strands. Most skeins are 50g (some are 25g or 100g).

If the pattern is worked with multiple colours, every colour will have to be calculated separately. Similarly, if the pattern is worked with several strands of different yarns (for example 1 strand Alpaca and 1 strand Kid-Silk) you will have to find alternatives for each, individually.

Click here to see our yarn calculator

Since different yarns have different qualities and textures we have chosen to keep the original yarn in our patterns. However, you can easily find options among our available qualities by using our yarn calculator, or simply pick a yarn from the same yarn group.

It is possible that some retailers still have discontinued yarns in stock, or that someone has a few skeins at home that they would like to find patterns for.

The yarn calculator will provide both alternative yarn as well as required amount in the new quality.

If you think it's hard to decide what size to make, it can be a good idea to measure a garment you own already and like the size of. Then you can pick the size by comparing those measures with the ones available in the pattern's size chart.

You'll find the size chart at the bottom of the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read size chart

The needle size provided in the pattern serves only as a guide, the important thing is to follow the knitting tension. And since knitting tension is very individual, you will have to adjust the needle size to ensure that YOUR tension is the same as in the pattern – maybe you’ll have to adjust 1, or even 2 needle sizes, up or down to achieve the correct tension. For this, we recommend that you work test swatches.

Should you work with a different knitting tension than the one provided, the measurements of the finished garment might deviate from the measurement sketch.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a tension/gauge swatch

Working a garment top-down provides more flexibility and room for personal adjustment. For example it is easier to try the garment on while working, as well as making adjustments to length of yoke and shoulder caps.

The instructions are carefully explaining every step, in the correct order. Diagrams are adjusted to the knitting direction and are worked as usual.

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is read from bottom to top, from right to left. 1 square = 1 stitch.

When working back and forth, every other row is worked from the right side and every other row is worked from the wrong side. When working from the wrong side, the diagram will have to be worked reversed: from left to right, knit stitches are purled, purl stitches are knit etc.

When working in the round every round is worked from the right side and the diagram are worked from right to left on all rounds.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is worked from bottom to top, from right to left.

When working back and forth every other row is worked from the right side: from right to left and every other row is worked from the wrong side: from left to right.

When working in the round, every row in the diagram are worked from the right side, from right to left.

When working a circular diagram you start in the middle and work your way outwards, counter clockwise, row by row.

The rows usually start with a given number of chain stitches (equivalent to the height of the following stitch), this will either be depicted in the diagram or explained in the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

Instructions for working several diagrams after each other on the same row/round, will often be written like so: “work A.1, A.2, A.3 a total of 0-0-2-3-4 times". This means you work A.1 once, then A.2 is worked once, and A.3 is repeated (in width) the number of times provided for your size – in this case like so: S = 0 times, M = 0 times, L=2 times, XL= 3 times and XXL = 4 times.

The diagrams are worked as usual: begin with the first row in A.1, then work the first row in A.2 etc.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

The total width of the garment (from wrist-to-wrist) will be larger in the larger sizes, despite the actual sleeves being shorter. The larger sizes have longer sleeve caps and wider shoulders, so there will be a good fit in all sizes.

The measurement sketch/schematic drawing provides information regarding the full length of the garment. If it’s a jumper or a jacket the length is measured from the highest point on the shoulder closest to the neckline, and straight down to the bottom of the garment. It is NOT measured from the tip of shoulder. Similarly, the length of yoke is measured from the highest point on the shoulder and down to where yoke is split into body and sleeves.

On a jacket measures are never taken along bands, unless specifically stated. Always measure inside band stitches when measuring the length.

See DROPS lesson: How to read a schematic drawing

Diagrams are often repeated on the round or in height. 1 repeat is the diagram the way it appears in the pattern. If it says to work 5 repeats of A.1 in the round, then you work A.1 a total of 5 times after/next to each other in the round. If it says to work 2 repeats of A.1 vertically/in height you work the entire diagram once, then begin again at the start and work the entire diagram one more time.

Chain stitches are slightly narrower than other stitches and to avoid working the cast-on edge too tight, we simply chain more stitches to begin with. The stitch count will be adjusted on the following row to fit the pattern and measurement sketch.

The rib edge is more elastic and will contract slightly compared to, for example, stocking stitch. By increasing before the rib edge, you avoid a visible difference in width between the rib edge and the rest of the body.

It’s very easy to cast off too tightly, and by making yarn overs while casting off (and simultaneously casting these off) you avoid a too tight cast off edge.

See DROPS video: How to bind off with yarn overs (yo)

To achieve an even increase (or decrease) you can increase on, for example: every 3rd and 4th row alternately, like so: work 2 rows and increase on the 3rd row, work 3 rows and increase on the 4th. Repeat this until the increase is complete.

See DROPS lesson: Increase or decrease 1 st on every 3rd and 4th row alternately

Should you prefer to work in the round instead of back and forth, you may of course adjust the pattern. You’ll need to add steeks mid-front (usually 5 stitches), and follow the instructions. When you would normally turn and work from the wrong side, simply work across the steek and continue in the round. At the end you’ll cut the piece open, pick up stitches to work bands, and cover the cut edges.

See DROPS video: How to knit steeks and cut open

Should you prefer to work back and forth instead of in the round, you may of course adjust the pattern so you work the pieces separately and then assemble them at the end. Divide the stitches for the body in 2, add 1 edge stitch in each side (for sewing) and work the front and back pieces separately.

See DROPS lesson: Can I adapt a pattern for circular needles into straight needles?

Pattern repeats can vary slightly in the different sizes, in order to get the correct proportions. If you’re not working the exact same size as the garment in the photo, yours might deviate slightly. This has been carefully developed and adjusted so that the complete impression of the garment is the same in all sizes.

Make sure to follow instructions and diagrams for your size!

If you have found a pattern you like which is available in women’s size it’s not very difficult to convert it to men’s size. The biggest difference will be the length of sleeves and body. Start working on the women size that you think would fit across the chest. The additional length will be worked right before you cast off for the armhole/sleeve cap. If the pattern is worked top-down you can add the length right after the armhole or before the first decrease on sleeve.

Regarding additional yarn amount, this will depend on how much length you add, but it is better with a skein too many than too few.

All yarns will have excess fibres (from production) that might come off as lint or shedding. Brushed yarns (ie hairier yarns) have more of these loose, excess fibres, causing more shedding.

Shedding also depends on what is worn under or over the garment, and whether this pulls at the yarn fibres. It’s therefore not possible to guarantee that there will be no shedding

Below are some tips on how to get the best result when working with hairier yarns:

1. When the garment is finished (before you wash it) shake it vigorously so the looser hairs come off. NOTE: do NOT use a lint roller, brush or any method that pulls at the yarn.

2. Place the garment in a plastic bag and put it in your freezer - the temperature will cause the fibres to become less attached to each other, and excess fibres will come off easier.

3. Leave in the freezer for a few hours before taking it out and shaking it again.

4. Wash the garment according to the instructions on the yarn label.

Pilling is a natural process that happens to even the most exclusive of fibers. It's a natural sign of wear and tear that is hard to avoid, and that is most visible in high friction areas of your garment like a sweater's arms and cuffs.

You can make your garment look as new by removing the pilling, using a fabric comb or a pill/lint remover.

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Comments / Questions (74)

country flag Gonet Yvette wrote:

J'ai terminé ce tricot et le résultat est magnifique ! Bravo

20.02.2015 - 10:39

country flag Brigitte Chrestels wrote:

Für Größe XL werden 266 Maschen angeschlagen und dann 4 Reihen = 2 Krausrippen gestrickt. Das habe ich gemacht. Nun sind für Muster A1 nur noch 228 Maschen angegeben, wo bleiben die restlichen 38 Maschen?

20.02.2015 - 00:01

DROPS Design answered:

Die M-Zahl gilt, NACHDEM Sie Muster A.1 gestrickt haben. Sie haben also die 266 M, stricken A.1 1x in der Höhe und nehmen dabei ab - 2 M pro Mustersatz, bei 19 Mustersätzen in der Rd sind das 38 M, die Sie abnehmen. Dann kommen Sie nach A.1 auf die 228 M.

20.02.2015 - 16:05

country flag Marion Weigler wrote:

Ich habe die Anleitung für den Bereich Top mehrmals gelesen und komme einfach nicht auf ein Bild dazu. Nach 37 cm Länge wird hier mit den Armausschitten weiter gestrickt. Und wo ist der Abschluss des Tops am unteren Rand? Ich kann in der Beschreibung nichts finden. Bitte helfen Sie mir dazu weiter, wahrscheinlich kann ich es nicht richtig deuten.

15.02.2015 - 10:16

DROPS Design answered:

Das Top wird von unten nach oben gestrickt. Der untere Rand ist also der Anschlag, Sie stricken erst 4 Rd kraus re, dann Muster A.1 - das ist das Lochmuster, das den unteren Rand bildet. Die danach folgenden Abnahmen und Zunahmen sind für die Taillierung, dann folgen die Armausschnitte, dann wird zusammen mit den M des Ärmelrandes oben die Passe im Lochmuster A.2-A.4 gestrickt, die für die Rundpasse notwendigen Abnahmen sind dabei in den Lochmustern enthalten.

15.02.2015 - 22:01

country flag Sanna wrote:

Something I must have

11.02.2015 - 13:37

country flag Laila Bang wrote:

Hej alle Er lige startet. jeg har slået 210 masker op. Hordan kan man pludselig have 180 masker lige efter. Et andet spørgsmål. Skal man starte med mønsteret bag på ryggen Tak for hjælpen

06.02.2015 - 06:54

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Laila. Naar du har strikket mönstret A.1 saa ender du automatisk paa 180 (se skemaet). Og du starter med mönstret fra starten af pinden = midt bag.

06.02.2015 - 10:28

country flag Konstanze Burger wrote:

Ich glaube meine Frage hat sich erledigt: Dadurch, dass ich in A2 in der vorletzten Reihe insgesamt im Muster 4 Maschen zusammengestrickt habe, verringert sich automatisch die Gesamtzahl der Maschen im Rapport um 4 Maschen; in der letzten Reihe des A2-Musters kommt das durch die rechts und links fehlenden 2x2 Maschen bildlich zum Ausdruck. Richtig? DANKE!

05.02.2015 - 15:34

country flag Konstanze Burger wrote:

Im Diagramm A2 und A3 zeigt die letzte Reihe nur noch 12/8 anstatt wie bisher 16/12. Was bedeutet das? Was mache ich mit den überzähligen 4 M. Abketten, zusammenstricken? Ich versteh das Diagramm an der Stelle nicht.

05.02.2015 - 12:25

DROPS Design answered:

Sie haben das in Ihrem nächsten Kommentar genau richtig verstanden - in der vorletzten R der Muster wird jeweils abgenommen und es werden keine ausgleichenden Umschläge gemacht, dadurch bleiben in der nächsten R weniger M übrig, was im Diagramm so gezeichnet wird wie abgebildet.

05.02.2015 - 23:33

country flag Madeleen Van Es wrote:

Kunt u de beschrijving aanpassen naar breinaalden ipv rondbreinaald

03.02.2015 - 17:41

DROPS Design answered:

Hoi Madeleen. Het is in veel gevallen mogelijk om het patroon aan te passen, maar in het geval van raglan/ronde pas is dat niet zo eenvoudig. Ik zou daarom aanraden om dit patroon in de rondte breien zoals beschreven.

04.02.2015 - 13:21

country flag Kairit Sauväli wrote:

Kas seda ilusat kudumit oleks võimalik ka kuidagi osta :) ?

31.01.2015 - 09:58

country flag Gonet Yvette wrote:

Bonsoir, il y a une erreur dans la légende diagramme dans le 2ème symbole c'est glisser 1 m à l'end., 2 m end, passer la m.glissée par-dessus la m.tricotée et non 1m.end. Merci beaucoup pour ce beau modèle. Yvette

19.01.2015 - 17:17

DROPS Design answered:

Bonjour Mme Gonet, il y avait effectivement une erreur dans la légende de ce symbole, il fallait lire: glisser 1 m à l'end, 2 m ens à l'end, passer la m glissée par-dessus la m tricotée (correction faite) merci. Bon tricot!

20.01.2015 - 10:32